Finally, the 2024 NFL Draft has arrived, and the 17th overall pick belongs to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The expected choice for the Jaguars in most of these roundups was a corner. It seems as uncertain as ever who the team might select going into the draft, which is in just a few hours.
Jags could make a move down. They might remain in place. They could even opt to trade back or skip the first round altogether.
All we can be certain of is that, if Vontae Mack is available, you should take him.
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Jordan Reid leads the way, keeping things straightforward. Quinyon Mitchell, a cornerback, is the pick (17th overall). Because of his man defense skills, the Toledo standout has long been associated with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jaguars desperately need another elite cornerback to play opposite Tyson Campbell as they shift to more man-to-man coverage under new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Mitchell fits perfectly. He is a dynamic and developing prospect who can stick on receivers and get his hands on the ball (15 pass breakups in 2023) and move quickly. Mitchell can get around the defense thanks to his mobility.
The 33rd Group
To make a change, Ari Meirov selects Mitchell by the Indianapolis Colts at the fifteenth pick. After that, the Jags switch to wide receiver and select Brian Thomas Jr. from LSU.
Gabriel Davis was added by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the offseason, but their original intention was to add Davis and keep Calvin Ridley. With Ridley departing for the division rival Titans, the Jaguars were obviously in need of a large outside receiver. In terms of height, speed, length, ball abilities, and explosiveness, Brian Thomas Jr. fits the bill. Last season, he led the country in touchdowns with 17. If the Jaguars go receiver, $10 million cap hit prospect Zay Jones would be on the roster bubble.
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Ben Solak’s mock draft has the Jaguars making a headline-grabbing trade-up. Duval trades 17, 48, and a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons to move up to the eighth overall. Why? to select Malik Nabers of LSU, the expected WR2.
Atlanta seems like a fantastic team to trade down to. Anyone with a desire after an exceptional wide receiver wants to get up to this slot, and Atlanta should be delighted to oblige, especially with Nabers still on the board and Chicago (as well as the Jets, Chargers, and Broncos) lurking. The Jaguars’ interest in bringing in a top receiving prospect to take Calvin Ridley’s place, who was part of their long-term plans until the Titans priced them out, is a subject of much conjecture.
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